Former Taiwan president Ma Ying-jeou has departed for China, sparking speculation that he may meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his visit. Ma's trip comes amid heightened tensions between Taiwan and China, with Beijing viewing Taiwan as a renegade province that must be reunited with the mainland.
Ma, who served as Taiwan's president from 2008 to 2016, is known for his pro-China stance and efforts to improve cross-strait relations. His visit to China is seen as a potential opportunity to ease tensions and foster dialogue between the two sides.